Mayor Jim Paine’s texts raise questions of political integrity, suggesting a scripted public meeting rather than true reform. Taxpayers should be alert!
Legal Bills – General Mills Dock and Ldgrwd Mndy(March 2024)
City of Superior paid $3,869.85 for legal services on key development projects, ensuring transparency in public funding and infrastructure improvements.
Did Mayor Jim Paine’s Decision Turn Into a Federal Lawsuit?”
Mayor Jim Paine faces scrutiny as a flawed investigation overlaps with a federal civil rights lawsuit, raising questions about discipline and accountability.
Legal Bills – Legal Invoice for NTEC Battle (February 2024)
City of Superior pays Stafford Rosenbaum LLP $186 for legal services on NTEC’s environmental issues, promoting transparency in municipal expenses.
Key Questions for Voters Before Elections!
Before re-electing council members, voters must ask tough questions about city audits, spending priorities, and long-term liabilities.
Are Superior Streets Safe During Upcoming Bridge Detour?
Superior’s bridge detour raises accountability concerns as silence surrounds police conduct and traffic enforcement. Will drivers navigate safely?
Can Lockstep Ledin’s Leadership Withstand Civil Rights ?
Is Nick Ledin’s quiet partnership with Mayor Jim Paine a sign of stability or endorsement? As civil rights lawsuits rise, the South End must decide.
COURT DOCS – Cuypers v. Taylor et al – Opinion and Order on Excessive Force (Feb. 9, 2026)
Court rules on excessive force in Cuypers v. Superior officers, allowing claims against police after questionable taser use.
Examining Taser Policies in Federal Court
In a federal court deposition, former Officer Taylor Gaard confirms that tasers shouldn’t be used on passively resisting suspects. Key policies highlighted.
COURT DOCS – Use of Force Expert Coordination(May–June 2024)
Email exchanges among Wisconsin police chiefs reveal efforts for an independent review of a disputed use-of-force incident amid public scrutiny.